Reformation Opens Palisades Village Doors

16 Pages Thursday, July 30, 2020 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Cast Your Votes Councilmember Bonin Answers Voting for the 2020 Community Questions During Pacific Palisades Teen Tal- ent Contest is ending on July 31, so those who are PPCC Virtual Meeting interested in meeting the By SARAH SHMERLING contestants, watching their Editor-in-Chief video submissions and voting for their picks are s the Pacific Palisades Com- encouraged to do so now munity Council returns to a at palipost.com. Our two Aregular schedule of meetings held winners, who will receive via Zoom, Councilmember Mike a cash prize, free food from Bonin was invited as the guest Palisades Garden Café and speaker for a virtual meeting on a feature in the paper, will July 23. be revealed in the August The councilmember began 6 edition. with brief updates about what is going on across the city, including the fact that City Council meetings, which are also being con- The councilmember addresses the meeting. Photo courtesy of PPCC ducted virtually, have increased Reformation Opens participation from residents who The second question related he generally does not like putting may not be able to attend an to the city budget and whether it housing in high fire areas. in-person meeting but can join in would affect the existing level of “We also have an urgent need online. LAPD and LAFD service in the to be providing places for seniors Palisades Village Doors “I have missed having the Palisades, which includes one pa- to age close to their relatives and human contact that is such a big trol car, one senior lead officer, the have a safe place to be taken care By SARAH SHMERLING part of this job, although I’ve been beach patrol and two fire stations. of, and that’s an important and a Editor-in-Chief grateful for Zoom,” Bonin began. “I am pretty confident, today competing public objective,” Bo- “In a weird a way, it has actually, in particular, that we are going to nin said. “I know it’s been a con- n the heels of two store clo- at least at the City Council level, it be able to do that,” Bonin replied, troversial decision, but it is one sures, Reformation was slated has stepped up and enhanced civic explaining that LAPD is planning that has been upheld, even recent- Oto open its Palisades Village doors engagement to a great degree.” to focus on patrols and communi- ly by the courts, as being a legal to customers for in-store shop- This sentiment is reflected in ty outreach rather than specialized and a sensible one.” ping and curbside pickup starting PPCC meeting attendance—with units and other police functions. He continued on, explaining Wednesday, July 29, a representa- close to 70 people checking in at Around halfway through Bo- that the city needs places where it tive from the brand confirmed to one point. nin’s time, the discussion turned can take care of its seniors. the Palisadian-Post. After his introduction, Bonin to the eldercare facility, follow- “Even taking care of them in Reformation is a “revolution- took questions from the board and ing nudging in the Zoom chat a situation like this, where they ary lifestyle brand that proves fast audience members during a near from Area 2 Representative Steve could be surrounded by fire and fashion and sustainability can co- hour-long discussion, with many Cron reporting there were many dependent on fire officials to get exist,” the Palisades Village web- attending to ask questions and Highlands residents in the meet- them out in an emergency situa- site reads. “Reformation combines hear answers about the Highlands ing with questions and to “please tion?” Cron asked. stylish, vintage-inspired designs eldercare facility. make sure that they have the op- “It’s not like we’re getting with sustainable practices, releas- “What do you say to people portunity to be heard tonight.” proposals to build eldercare facili- ing limited-edition collections for who say that, ‘I shouldn’t have “I’ve been a supporter of ties left and right,” Bonin said. “If women who want to look beautiful to wear a face covering and I yours for a long time but one po- we had a plethora of them and we and live sustainably.” shouldn’t have to stay six feet sition of yours I still don’t under- had too many of them, it would It is a 100% carbon, water and away from people’ and so on and stand, you have repeatedly spoken be a different calculation, but we waste neutral company, infusing so forth?” PPCC Chair David Card out against putting housing in need places to take care of peo- “green measures into every as- asked first. “How do you promote high fire areas and yet you have ple.” pect of business,” according to the safe habits of people who may not been a supporter of the eldercare Bonin took other questions brand. want to be quite that safe?” facility,” Cron began. “I bet if we from audience members, includ- “From running a sustainable Bonin responded that he ap- could do a show of hands, the vast ing his rebuttal that he does not factory in Los Angeles to us- peals to both science and to com- majority of the people here who have a close relationship with ing deadstock and eco fabrics to mon sense. are Highlands residents that are project developer Rony Shram tracking the environmental impact “Even if you feel that you on this meeting tonight are against and that this meeting was the first of every product, Reformation is are hale and hearty and tough it. I still don’t understand why you time he heard of a retaining wall, committed to pushing the indus- and you’re going to live forever, would want to put that many peo- which he said he will have his try forward,” a representative ex- please … don’t think about it in ple in a high fire area.” staff look into. plained in February. terms of you,” Bonin said. “Think Bonin responded that it’s The next PPCC meeting is According to the Reformation about it in terms of your grand- “no secret” that he’s been a sup- scheduled for August 13 and will website, the main range of clothing The store in early July Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer mother or think about it in terms porter of the project for a while, feature LAPD Captain Jonathan is fit on multiple women between of someone who is working to acknowledging that it’s been a Tom, West Division Commanding 5’6” and 5’10”, as well as a petites the health and safety of store as- difficult for us to carry on.” provide you a service.” controversial decision and that Officer, as a special guest. collection designed for those 5’2” sociates and customers, the brand Other openings that are listed and under and an extended sizes shared new protocols that were put as coming soon to Palisades Village collection with items up to size 22. in place to increase cleaning and include WILLIAM B + friends, Signage revealing that the maintain social distancing. which will offer “a well-curated Additional LAPD Officers Patrol store, which is located near the Bay “We’re wearing face masks selection of women’s clothing, ac- Theatre by Cinépolis Luxury Cine- and require that you wear one cessories, handbags, shoes, jewel- mas and Hank’s, would be coming too—for your own health and ry, home decor and gifts,” accord- the Palisades Throughout Summer soon first went up in February. safety, as well as that of everyone ing to the development’s website. With the idea of prioritizing else,” according to a set of safety Signs boasting that Ombra By JENNIKA INGRAM out for small encampments and measures listed on Reformation’s Ristorante & Bar, which were Reporter cleaning up the area. website. “We’ll have hand sanitiz- placed in February, will be opening “We have found several en- er available at the entrance of each soon remain up. acific Palisades welcomed ad- campments,” Yi said. Members store. We’re limiting store capac- “We’re thrilled to welcome ditional law enforcement this of the homeless population are ity. Due to recent regulations and Ombra Ristorante & Bar, a new Psummer: Officer Tyler Yi and his usually not there, Yi shared, but to ensure enough space for social concept from local restaurateur partner Adam Margin began duty if they are, the officers give them distancing, we’re only letting a Tancredi Deluca of Amici Brent- in the Pacific Palisades area on a warning and offer the services certain number of people in each wood, to Palisades Village,” Julie June 15 and will continue until of the Pacific Palisades outreach store at one time.” Jauregui, senior vice president, the end of August—or longer, if program. This marks the fifth Reforma- retail operations and leasing for the position is extended. “Every time we do, we reach tion store in Los Angeles, which Caruso, shared with the Post ear- “We are looking forward to out to Sharon and their team,” Yi operates locations in Culver City lier this year. the possibility of it being extend- explained. “We see if they are in- and Santa Monica, as well as two Deluca also operates Trattoria ed,” Yi shared with the Palisadi- terested in permanent housing, see stores on Melrose Avenue. Amici at the Americana at Brand an-Post. if they have an ID.” The opening follows the clo- and Ombra—a walk-in-only wine Captain Jonathan Tom, LAPD Yi explained they need an ID sure of children’s clothing store bar and craft cocktails spot that West Division Commanding Offi- to get into housing. mini mioche and wellness and offers lunch, dinner and small bite cer, originally added the two ad- Tyler Yi and Adam Margin Yi, originally from Hawaii, has beauty shop Botanica Bazaar, menus. ditional officers for the Palisades Photo courtesy of Sharon Kilbride lived in Los Angeles for almost which both shuttered in June, with “Ombra Wine Bar at The beach patrol, but the officers have two decades and Margin is an LA Botanica Bazaar citing “unfore- Americana offers cocktails and found themselves working all they do this for safety reasons.” native. The partners have worked seen circumstances.” small bites in the evenings,” a rep- over the community. “They find a lot of butane together for more than a year. “We unfortunately had to make resentative from Caruso explained Local officers Rusty Redican canisters and lighter fluid in these Before working in the Pali- the difficult decision to close our in February. “Ombra Ristorante & and Jimmy Soliman have already canyons,” Kilbride continued. sades, the officers were on duty in shop in Palisades Village,” mini Bar at Palisades Village will be done a lot of the work over the “The Palisades is a very dry bushy the Pacific Division and West Los mioche Founder and President Al- a full-service dining experience past four years cleaning up the area, and it only takes one camp- Angeles over the past few years. yssa Kerbel explained to the Post with a large menu for lunch and beach area, Yi explained. fire and we’re in trouble. That’s Yi and Margin have found the following the closure. “As a small, dinner alongside many of the same “Their strong point right now why it’s very important for our Palisades community welcoming. independently owned Canadian hand-crafted cocktails found at is finding fire danger in these old beach patrol to assist.” “The community has been business, there have been many Ombra Wine Bar and more.” abandoned campsites because in “During our time here, we very supportive, [even] with all challenges associated with run- Caruso did not comment on the Palisades, we are a ticking have witnessed one mini fire, and the negative things going on right ning a retail operation in another when WILLIAM B + friends or time bomb when it comes to fire,” that was on the bluffs on PCH and now, and that’s something good to country, however the challenges Ombra Ristorante & Bar would Sharon Kilbride with the Pacific Will Rogers,” Yi said. hear,” Yi shared. “They come up that the pandemic unexpectedly open as the Post went to print Palisades Task Force on Home- Yi and Margin have also been to us and say ‘hi’ and tell us they brought upon us simply made it too Tuesday. lessness shared. “It’s important working up in the hills, looking appreciate us.” Page 2 Palisadian-Post July 30, 2020 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post A telephonic public hearing before an officer on behalf of the City Planning Commission was held on Monday, July 6, in response to community concerns over plans Out of the Past 22¢¢ to reimagine a former Jack in the Box site. 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Bluffs Illegal fireworks activities at both Asilomar & Via Bluffs, Jason T. Handy nearly every night. This is hap- In and out burger would be nice. Definitely don’t need a 5 story condo pening next to dry brush and complex. family homes. We reported Nancy Thurston to both Police & Fire Depart- Good luck with that ments. Local Patrols are also Ryan Frankel aware. Lives are in danger, but Should have just kept the Jack In the Box no one has taken any action. Why? When? After? Jill Ennis Lipsky Please someone put a Veggie Grill there!!! Ken Neuhoff Camps Chipotle I was very disappointed to see the recent camp pictures from LETTERS TO July 23. Although I support children enjoying the summer THE EDITOR with outdoor activities, of all ‘Progress Is Passing the H.R.4’ the individuals pictured, only Eldercare Facility 3 out of 10 people are wearing On July 17 we lost a hero. Representative John Lewis (D-GA), aka “the conscience of Congress” and a masks correctly or at all. In a Urgency is required. The hillside is already being scraped. civil rights icon, passed from pancreatic cancer. city that is currently experienc- I encourage all Palisadians and nearby communities to learn about A young teenager in the midst of revolution, he chaired the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commit- ing a significant surge in cases, the eldercare facility planned for Palisades Drive. There are many trou- tee, was the youngest speaker at the March on Washington and bravely walked the frontlines of the Selma to masks over the nose and mouth bling aspects to this development. The following will impact most of us. Montgomery March. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, eliminating discriminatory voting practices are critical. If the camps cannot 1. The facility is in a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity such as poll taxes and literacy tests that have historically barred African-American people from voting. His ensure proper use of PPE for Zone, with one main road for ingress/egress. It is located at the gateway activism is a testament to the political power of young people. of our highest fire risk neighborhood, putting eldercare residents and However, 2013 Shelby County v. Holder stripped the Voting Rights Act of several provisions that pro- all staff and participants, they our firefighters at greater risk during hands-on evacuations. tected minority voters against discriminatory voting practices. It was declared that the process of choosing shouldn’t be hosting camp. 2. The project as approved is in direct violation of the City’s Plan- which states should be subjected to preclearance was unconstitutional. According to the Brennan Center for ning and Zoning Code and the California Coastal Act, and required ju- Justice, when preclearance was gutted from the VRA, the median purge rates in counties previously covered dicial intervention. A judicial appeal is now the required remedy. increased by 40%. Mail Delivery 3. The eldercare industry is highly regulated. We can expect in- I recently learned about this supreme court decision while doing research for my school club, Human We live in the Marquez Knolls dustry regulations to become more stringent post-COVID, including Rights Watch Student Task Force, which is preparing to launch a young voter registration campaign for the and have experienced very er- requirements of more square footage per resident. This project does not upcoming November election. ratic mail service for a number contemplate new regulations, nor, to the best of my knowledge, does it I had never heard of voter suppression before, and I especially never knew that young people were spe- have a professional and experienced eldercare operator to run it after cifically targeted. As a young person who is on the cusp of voting, I care to see this change. of months. Delivery times vary completion. Modern-day voter suppression efforts exist as strict voter ID laws, voter registration restrictions, voter from early afternoon to very late Without certainty about changes in the industry, the project may roll purges, felony disenfranchisement and gerrymandering. Moreover, these tactics are proven to dispropor- night to not at all. We wonder quickly become uneconomic. As a result, the developer might then ap- tionately affect people of color, particularly African-Americans. whether this is happening only ply for an alternate use accommodation from the City of LA. For example, Georgia’s exact-match voter registration law in 2018 stipulated that voter’s names on reg- in our area, throughout the Pal- Our Councilman, Mike Bonin, stated clearly and emphatically istration records must exactly match those on the approved forms of ID, an unnecessary and obstructive during last week’s PPCC meeting (July 23) that he would not allow an requirement. This disenfranchised many voters, 80% of which were POC. isades, or all over the Westside. alternate use. That was indeed good to hear. But we cannot rely on the In addition, according to a 2013 study co-authored by Cathy J. Cohen of University of Chicago and Jon good intentions of one person to ensure a positive outcome. We need C. Rogowski of Harvard University, 66.5% of Black youth were asked for photo ID in states that do not Schools to oppose the project as presented and go back to square one in the require ID at all by law. process. Many of these seemingly innocent but discriminatory practices masquerade as preventing voter imper- I like that Newsom is putting 4. A 280-foot-long retaining wall was revealed on a city website at sonation, however, time and time again, studies have debunked this myth. The truth is that eligible voters the ability to eventually reopen the very last moment and just prior to the approval of building permits. are being disenfranchised which is why we need the H.R.4. or Voting Rights Advancement Act to be passed. school campuses essentially in No such wall appears in the drawings available to the public, but such The H.R.4, sponsored by Representative Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), restores the preclearance requirement our hands. If we do our part, a wall, or worse, a stacking of shorter walls, will be a blight on the in the VRA, requiring any changes made to a state or political subdivision’s voting process to be pre-ap- landscape impacting our beloved hiking trails. A football field length of proved by the Department of Justice. This requirement would only apply to state or political subdivisions stay home, social distance, concrete is not in keeping with good environmental stewardship. who have had voting rights violations occur in the past 25 years. all of that, then spikes will go I welcome development of eldercare facilities that focus on resident While the implementation of this law would be undoubtedly transformative, it has not even been given a down and our schools can re- safety and comply with LA zoning codes. This project does not meet chance due to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) reluctance to open progressive bills such open. If we cannot do that, they minimum standards. Please join me in opposition to this ill-conceived as H.R.4 onto the Senate floor (H.R.4 was passed by the House on December 6, 2019). will remain closed. It’s more development by writing to Councilman Mike Bonin and spreading the In a statement on Congressman John Lewis’ passing, McConnell stated, “But progress is not automatic. important than ever for us to word among your friends and neighbors. Our great nation’s history has only bent toward justice because great men like John Lewis took it upon them- Post on Nextdoor. Write to the LA Times. Talk to your friends in selves to help bend it.” I find this statement confusing considering that he’s been postponing the resolution of work together and hold each other coastal communities who care about the environment and the po- voting inequity for over seven months, an issue Lewis deeply cared about and risked his life for. other accountable with gentle tential of setting a precedent for future coastal development. Thank you! The way to truly honor Congressman John Lewis and the work of countless others who sacrificed their reminders of what is and is not Joann Barry lives in the fight for justice is to pass the H.R.4. As House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) put it, “It allowed under current orders. should be called the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020.” Is progress automatic? Absolutely not. We can’t sit idly by expecting progress to happen on its own ac- The Palisadian-Post accepts letters to the editor via email cord. Progress is passing the H.R.4. We owe it to John Lewis to continue bending the arc. at [email protected] or mail/hand-delivered at 881 Safety Serena Broome I hope everybody is still doing Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Rising Senior, Palisades Charter High School To be considered for publication, letters must be signed, everything in their capacity to and are subject to editing for length and clarity. 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July 30, 2020 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News Pali High Students, Faculty Respond The Village Cafe Vida Temporarily Closes to Anonymous Instagram Account Following Employee COVID-19 Case By LILY TINOCO but cannot comment on any per- Cafe Vida received notice on July 20 that one of its employees Reporter sonnel or student discipline mat- tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a temporary closure of ters based on individual privacy the Antioch Street eatery. n anonymous user took to Ins- rights. “As a precaution we have made the decision to close for the tagram on Wednesday, July 8, “We have reached out to stu- next 24 hours to ensure we have sufficient time to conduct deep Ato create a grid-piece of anonymous dents involved in creating the ac- cleaning and sanitation to the entire premises,” a note on the restau- submissions from Palisades Char- count to facilitate obtaining more rant’s door read. “All employees who worked the same shift as the ter High School students, which information, and will be address- employee who tested positive have been directed to self-quarantine has amassed dozens of submissions ing the issues and concerns relat- and get tested before returning to work.” and hundreds of followers. ed to students and staff within the Cafe Vida used the time that it was closed to bring in a special The account, which has the bounds of our authority, and to service for cleaning, Owner Luis Castaneda explained. As of Tues- handle DearPCHS, is part of a the extent we can, given the an- day, July 28, all of the employees who had worked with the person movement across the country, onymity of the reports,” Magee who tested positive have tested negative for COVID-19. with spaces being created on so- said to the Post. The restaurant reopened on Wednesday, July 22, implementing cial media for students to voice On Monday, June 29, the temporary hours of operation from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a plan to their experiences in different The school campus Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer school sent an email sharing “an- return to longer hours on Friday. Monday through Thursday, Cafe schools and districts. ti-racism resources for teachers Vida will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday through Sunday Account moderators de- “As they speak of their own culture. All three students pointed and for parents and families.” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. scribed it as an anonymous plat- experiences in which they have out that this isn’t solely an issue at The school said it is taking steps “We need to ensure that all employees and our customers are form for students at Pali High to been failed,” Betton said, “they Pali High—but shared hope that to address racism, including lis- protected against the spread of COVID-19,” the note continued. share their experiences. see that it wasn’t their fault, and the school should work proactive- tening groups, reviewing and re- The restaurant is opting to keep its patio closed for dining for “This is a completely safe that it has happened many times ly toward significant changes they vising school policies with clear now, with the goal of opening when the spike in cases decreases. space, and your identity will be before and many times after.” feel need to be made. consequences, and implementing —SARAH SHMERLING anonymous,” according to the Recent Pali High graduate and “Reading through every one anti-bias and anti-racism training submission page. “By sharing former president of the school’s of these stories is a heartbreaking for staff and students. your story, you’re providing a Black Student Union Kalkidan experience that shows the prej- “Our vision is to become a Pacific Palisades time for growth, healing, accep- Alemayehu shared her thoughts udices that students on campus cohesive and constructive com- tance, and a place to be heard and on the account and its relation to experience on a day to day basis,” munity for students to learn who PPCC Elections listened to.” the school. a Pali High senior said. “We need they want to be. As staff mem- The submission page also “I think it’s really telling to change the narrative to help bers, we are fully committed to The Pacific Palisades Community Council is inviting interested states that every story posted will about how … severed the trust is students, teachers and school fac- our mission statement … we will and eligible persons to run for area and at-large representative. remain anonymous and all names between students and administra- ulty realize that rather than being not tolerate and we will stand “Incumbents are not running in Area 6 (Via Mesa/Bluffs and included will be removed. tion,” Alemayehu said to the Pali- agents of a broken system, we against any form of hate or dis- Huntington) and Area 7 (Santa Monica, Rustic and Rivas Canyons, Rising senior Dayzee Betton sadian-Post. “Where they feel the can reevaluate the current flawed crimination based on race, eth- and Will Rogers State Park area),” PPCC Secretary Chris Spitz ex- said the page has been an outlet school isn’t going to do anything, methods of tackling problems nicity, religion, gender, abilities, plained. “All seats are open, whether or not the incumbent is running.” for students to feel less alone, that so they take it upon themselves to to instead create a better culture sexual orientation, citizenship or Details are available in the Notice of Election Nominations, social media is not only a space for expose … on social media.” that truly benefits and uplifts stu- socioeconomic status,” according which is available on the PPCC website at pacpalicc.org. Candidate teenagers to share their daily lives Another Pali High student, dents, as is the intended purpose to the email. statements are due by Thursday, August 13, at 4:30 p.m. and adventures, but to vent and find who spoke on the condition of an- of school in the first place.” “Our goal is for all students By acclamation, the PPCC board unanimously elected David others who have gone or are going onymity, added that this account Principal Pamela Magee said to know that they are safe, valued Card as chair, David Kaplan as vice-chair, Richard Cohen as trea- through similar situations. has helped expose a toxic school the school is aware of the account, and respected.” surer and Spitz as secretary for the 2020-21 term during a virtual meeting held on Zoom on July 23. —SARAH SHMERLING CRIME Pacific Palisades Palisadians Consider Distance REPORT Teen Talent Contest Robbery The Pacific Palisades Teen Tal- Learning Pods as School ent Contest has a 16th contestant: Sunset/Pacific Coast ,Hwy Diya Prakash, a singer who attends July 21 at 9 p.m. The suspect Palisades Charter High School. (male, NFD) smashed a window Prakash does concert choir at Campuses Remain Closed on victim’s vehicle while victim Pali High and the Colburn Music was sleeping in the back seat. The Conservatory. She has traveled with suspect struck victim, took vic- By LILY TINOCO Palisadian Sara Marti ex- health and to not participate in any tim’s money and fled the area. choirs to other countries to perform. Reporter plained that when her mother of- activities if they feel sick in any Through the choirs Prakash has fered to help pay for a tutor or al- capacity if they are going to join a Stolen Vehicle been in, she has gotten to attend os Angeles Unified School ternative learning methods for the learning pod. 700 Amalfi, between July 21 what she described as many in- District Superintendent Aus- upcoming school year for her son “We all know parents who credible charity fundraisers, travel L at 9:30 p.m. and July 22 at 8 a.m. tin Beutner announced on July 13 who will be entering fifth grade, have sent their children to school The suspect took victim’s vehicle the world, and perform at and with that schools would remain closed she took to Nextdoor and reached or daycare when their child has Diya Prakash from the street. many different schools. at the start of the 2020-21 school out to other parents who were in- had a sore throat or low-grade “I’ve helped set up several per- Photo courtesy of Diya Prakash La Cumbre/Toyopa, July 20 year due to the COVID-19 pan- terested in doing the same. fever … you really can’t do that at 1:55 a.m. A 22-year-old male formances as well as performed in a benefit concert on Christmas,” demic, prompting a demand for Marti, who is in the third tri- in the current environment right Prakash shared. “I’ve also worked with a church over Thanksgiving was arrested for driving a stolen learning pods and tutoring ser- mester of her pregnancy, antici- now,” Brewer said. “It really de- vehicle. to box 700 boxes for families without food.” vices across Pacific Palisades. pates the need for extra help as she pends on parents being honest if The Post would also like to introduce this year’s judges: Maris- Within hours of the district’s will have a newborn on her hands. their child has a sore throat, runny Burglary/Theft from Vehicle sa Hermer, Ted McGinley and Bill Skinner—whose bios are avail- announcement, parents took to the “A tutor is going to help us with nose … not letting that child in- 15500 Sunset, between July able via a link on the contestants’ page. internet in search of a retired teach- his actual public school distance teract with others outside of the For more about Prakash and the other contestants, visit palipost. 19 at 6 p.m. and July 20 at 3:30 er, homeschool teacher or qualified learning, just a couple of hours a house.” p.m. The suspect took a wallet, com to read their bios, watch their video submissions and vote for professional—somebody to take on week to review things he’s learning Brewer said conceptually, your picks through July 31. —SARAH SHMERLING money and credit cards from vic- the role as an at-home teacher for and maybe expand on some stuff there’s no reason that it shouldn’t tim’s vehicle. their child, or groups of children. because … I don’t want him to fall work so long as children are not Palisadian Sahel Amani has behind,” Marti said. already infected and do not par- Theft been working with a small pre-K Marquez Charter Elementary ticipate in activities that might ex- 17300 Sunset, July 18 at 8 Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: learning pod herself, made up of a School kindergarten teacher Lin- pose them to COVID-19 outside a.m. The suspect (male black, group of five to 10 kids. dy Bazan explained how younger of the learning pod. August 6, 1970 black hair green eyes, 5’10” 175 “The same group has been to- kids may definitely need the assis- However, education officials lb, 25 years) entered victim’s gether since the start, and we do tance. still seem to advise otherwise. business, took alcoholic beverag- not gather if anyone has a fever or “It’s challenging, especially Margo Minecki, public in- es and left without paying. Pepperdine Earmarks any symptoms,” Amani said to the when they have little ones,” Bazan formation officer for the Los An- Palisadian-Post. “We have very explained. “Our youngest kids— geles County of Education, said Provided by LAPD Senior open and honest communication the kindergarteners and first grad- the COE appreciates that parents $16 Million For First between the moms and that helps ers—really do need support to are seeking additional support Lead Officer Michael Moore. In … the idea is to allow our toddlers log into a Zoom session or into a for their children during distance case of emergency, call 911. to be toddlers, and run and play learning app, and they need a little learning, but urges families to To report a non-emergency, Malibu Campus Phase and grow and learn through social bit of supervision. You can’t just continue following physical dis- call 877-275-5273. play. throw them on a Zoom and expect tancing measures directed by LA Pepperdine College, enjoying the greatest fund-raising “My goal since the start of that they’re going to be OK with County Public Health. momentum in its history, has just committed itself to the this has been to keep this com- their classroom teacher because “In-person ‘pods’ do not align building of the first eight structures as its new Malibu cam- munity connected even through the classroom teacher could have with current Public Health direc- pus in the next 24-month period. distancing, to keep some sense of 20 kids on Zoom at one time. tives against gatherings with people Announcing the bold step forward at last week’s lun- normalcy for our children and for “I always support the parents in who are not part of your household, cheon meeting of the Pacific Palisades Rotary Club, Dr. the community.” our community to do what they are crowding and confined spaces,” William Banowsky, founding chancellor of Pepperdine at The demand for these cohorts able to do to make it the best pos- Minecki said in an email statement Malibu, said the cost will be close to $16 million. is a result of parents who have not sible situation for their children.” to the Post. “If everyone follows Construction of the first building, a $2.9 million science had much success with the past UCLA public health expert the Public Health directives, we www.PaliPost.com few months of distance learning, and epidemiology professor Tim- help slow the spread of COVID-19 center, is scheduled to begin next April. Other projects in [email protected] as well as parents who simply othy Brewer said parents need to and have a better chance of reopen- (310)454-1321 the first phase include a learning resources center, a library, want the help. be honest about their children’s ing schools sooner.” a chapel, a student center, a 100-foot high theme tower, an athletic village (with gymnasium) and student residence buildings. Banowsky told the impressed Rotarians that “two of the buildings are here.” Then he introduced Mrs. Frank Seaver of Los Angeles and Mrs. B. D. Phillips Sr. of Pittsburgh, who he described as “patriots and Christians.” According to the chancellor, Mrs. Seaver has given the science building and has made a very substantial donation SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE Call 310.454.1321 “to those essential but not so glamorous needs as sewers or visit www.PaliPost.com and sidewalks.” Mrs. Phillips has contributed $290,000 for the theme tower, he reported. TODAY!TODAY! Page 4 Palisadian-Post July 30, 2020

What’s Driving Current Market Behavior?

By GARY K. LISKA cator” is building permits. When Special to the Palisadian-Post there is an increase in building permits, it lets us know that de- n the era of COVID-19 and the velopers are bullish about future financial woes it has created, I home sales prospects. If building Ioften get asked, “Why is the stock permits are down, it tells investors market holding up so well when that builders may be concerned the economy appears to be strug- about interest rates and consumer gling?” confidence. To understand why the mar- Although helpful in gener- kets react—or don’t—to certain al, lead indicators should never outside factors, it’s always good be seen as infallible. Abrupt and to keep in mind that the stock unexpected changes will prompt market is not the economy. I can’t lead indicators to rapidly recal- stress this enough. ibrate their expectations for the The stock market is consid- future. Look no further than when ered a “lead economic indicator,” COVID-19 grabbed the headlines meaning it’s anticipating what in early March, which ended the especially in the face of intense economic conditions will look stock market’s 11-year bull market. global disruption. like six to nine months into the fu- Keep in mind that in addition Let me know if you’d like to ture. While it can sometimes be a to lead indicators, there are lag in- chat about the economy or any tricky concept to grasp, remember dicators and coincident (real-time) other topics you’re pondering. I’m that the stock market’s price today indicators. We take all three types always here to help. reflects potential future economic of indicators into account to help activity. provide context for what can often Gary K. Liska may be reached Another “lead economic indi- seem counterintuitive behavior, at 310-712-2323 or seia.com. Dana Rivera Debbie Kleinman Communications Technology Solutions Expert Stroke Local Telecommunications Consultant Enable businesses to setup Survivor employees to work from Providing Cost Savings on Phone line/ home/remotely (using smart Support Stills from “As We Are” Photos courtesy of Robin Ungar Group Internet bills businesses and residential phones, iPad or desktop as their FREE! extension), so no need to miss Open to Family & Caregivers References furnished upon request important customer calls Individual Meetings Upon Request DK1 Enterprises LLC www.dk1enterprisesllc.com TBI/Stroke Survivors 818.414.5200 [email protected] ‘When Words Fail, Try Music’ Brentwood Every other University Synagogue Mon. at 2pm Palisadian The film, featuring a tagline of “when words fail, try music,” tied Pacific Palisades Thursdays Documentary into her career as a speech-pathol- Presbyterian Church at 1pm Producer Premieres ogist, where she has devoted much Individual Sessions Available $ of her time to treating clients with [email protected] Give your home Short Film at communication challenges. 310.428.4822 Virtual Festival “‘As We Are’ follows a group the protection of inspiring young players on the Afilliated groups offered at autism spectrum as they prepare St.Johns, UCLA Santa Monica it deserves. By SARAH SHMERLING for a benefit concert with local and Jewish Home of the Aging Editor-in-Chief professionals in Annapolis, Mary- land,” according to a statement obin Ungar, a longtime resi- about the film. “Uplifting and dent of the El Medio Bluffs, brimming with youthful energy, Rproduced a short film that pre- ‘As We Are’ celebrates both the Your home is where you make Festa Insurance Agcy Inc miered this week at the 29th an- differences and common goals of SUBSCRIBE Rich Festa, Agent some of your best memories, nual Woods Hole Film Festival— all the musicians involved in one Insurance Lic#: 0786049 and community members who are night’s magical performance.” Bus: 310-454-0345 and that’s worth protecting. TODAY! Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 I’m here to help. interested in tuning in can do so Robin Ungar “As We Are” was directed by Palisadian-Post LET’S TALK TODAY. virtually. Michael Faulkner, an award-win- Serving the Community Since 1928 Pali- ◆ Ungar shared with the edits of turning the short film into ning filmmaker who is “passion- 24 Pages Thursday, July 12, 2018 Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Parade Makes 70th Run Heat Wave Harnesses Pacific sadian-Post that over the course a feature film, which should be ate about telling unique stories Palisades By TRILBY BERESFORD factors to consider,” he said, add- Reporter ing that “sturdy shoes” make a huge difference. corching temperatures were He advised people who are Sreported all across Southern intent on hiking in Temescal to California over the weekend, con- plan accordingly by going early of her career as a speech-lan- complete later this year. of collaboration and imagination tinuing through the start of the in the morning, before the tem- week. perature soars. The National Weather Service A vegetation fire also oc- listed new daily record highs on curred on Saturday, July 7, at Al- July 6 and 7, such as 117 degrees mar Avenue in El Medio Bluffs. in Woodland Hills and Van Nuys. Bastman reported that LAFD Sta- Weather Specialist Stuart tion 69 responded, and “54 fire- Seto from the National Weather fighters contained a quarter-acre Service told the Palisadian-Post of light to medium grass in 25 guage pathologist, she had always One year later, Ungar ex- that awaken new perspectives,” that hot weather records also con- minutes.” cern low temperatures—meaning As the threat of brush fires that overnight low temperatures increases, Jeff Escalante and his have been unusually hot. team at LAFD Station 69 are Palisadians are often affect- working to clear brush from vul- ed by the summer heat by way of nerable areas. their favorite pastime: hiking. According to City News Ser- A hiker was rescued from vice, the Los Angeles Department Temescal Canyon Park in Pacific of Water and Power dealt with dreamed of making documentary plained that a friend approached according to the statement. Ungar Palisades on the morning of Fri- numerous power outages over day, July 6. The high was 103 de- the weekend—caused by the un- grees that day. precedented demand on cooling Los Angeles Fire Department systems. Honorary Co-Mayors Billy Crystal and Janice Goldfinger greet the town from their float. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Station 69 responded to a call “DWP said Saturday’s power from a 63-year-old man with an demand was the second-highest By MICHAEL AUSHENKER United Methodist Church of Pacif- “unspecified medical complaint.” of any weekend day in the city’s Contributing Writer ic Palisades He was hoisted by Air Operations history, with peak use exceeding “It’s beautiful here,” Allen and transported to a local hospital 5,700 megawatts.” films. She discovered the subject her about another idea for a doc- met Faulkner through the film fes- rom waterworks to fireworks, said. “There’s a wonderful sense in fair condition. They advise, “judicious use Pacific Palisades celebrated of community. It’s part of LA but Another hiker, this time a of air conditioning, and use of Fwell on Independence Day, an- it has a great [small-town feel] with 35-year-old female, was rescued drapes, curtains and blinds to keep chored by the annual Palisades Pa- strong traditions.” on Saturday, July 7, at 1:02 p.m. sunlight and heat out of rooms.” rade and an evening concert lineup Indeed, parade donor Don de LAFD spokesperson Amy Bast- To escape the heat when out at the baseball field at Palisades Brier confirmed that at the VIP man confirmed to thePost that the and about, all LA branch libraries Charter High School. lunch, where he added that he loves reason was due to “heat distress.” and recreation centers operate as This year, the parade celebrat- the July 4th holiday for “the parade Captain Tommy Kitahata designated “cooling centers.” To ed seven decades with the theme and the fun day in the community.” from LAFD Station 69 told the determine their location, call 211. of her first film, “Soy Cubana,” a umentary: musicians who are au- tival circuit. “70 Years of Cheers!” “It honors the military, the Post that the woman was hiking The city of Los Angeles Emer- Like clockwork, as they have neighbors,” continued de Brier, with three other people, which is gency Management Department been doing for 30 years, members who has financially supported the much preferred than going alone, offers tips to “Beat the Heat” this of Carey Peck Skydiving Team— parade for a decade now. though the group was in the park summer, including how to recog- led by Tom Falzone (Pali High Street and wrapping around Toyo- Simon said. Later that evening, as Pali- at the hottest part of the day. nize symptoms of heat exhaustion Class of ’79)—touched down near pa Street toward its conclusion. “I love the community feel- sades Uplifters performed on the Kitahata recognized that Te- and the importance of staying hy- the big “X” on the ground at Sun- As is tradition, the parade fea- ing,” Arpi added. “You don’t see main stage at the Pali High base- mescal Canyon Park remains fa- drated. set Boulevard and Swarthmore tured a succession of visual treats, this anywhere, people preparing ball stadium, Crystal, in a black vorable to hikers all year round They also emphasized that Avenue to signal the big launch of both new and familiar, including for the parade three days ahead of sweater and matching beret, told because of the easy access and children or pets must never be left documentary about an Afro-Cu- tistic collaborate with music stu- The film festival, including the parade. floats with the Patriotic Pups, The- time.” the Post that he hopes the exam- available parking, though many alone in a hot vehicle, “not even Unlike last year’s gray day, the atre Palisades, Palisades P.R.I.D.E. In the grandstand, talent man- ple set by him and wife/Honorary people are “ill-prepared” as far for one minute,” because “tem- sunshine worked in harmony with and Caruso. ager Larry Hummel of Beverly Co-Mayor Janice Goldfinger takes as carrying enough water and peratures inside a car can quickly the splashy opening. However, the Parade highlights included an Hills brought his wife and 9-year- off. wearing suitable clothing for the skyrocket to deadly levels.” To parachutists found the touchdown army’s worth of Colonial Ameri- old son to see their first Palisades “Everybody should do that,” activity. see the full list, visit lacity.org. windier than in previous years. can Minutemen, the colorful Lan parade, during which the current he said of their custom float. “The “Hydration, lightweight In addition, LAFD paramed- “The winds were a bit squirrel- Nartthasin Thai Dance Group LA, honorary co-mayors made quite parade should grow and grow each clothing [breathable fabrics] and ics stress hot weather safety tips ly,” skydiver Mary Tortomasi told as well as myriad marching bands the impression. year with homemade floats.” planning for the weather are key at lafd.org. the Palisadian-Post. “You have to from high school and middle “What better way to celebrate ban a cappella female quartet, dents and professionals from their “As We Are,” will be available get upwinded.” school from communities such as the Fourth of July than watching For more on the daytime fes- Once the skydiving trio— Norwalk and Downey. Billy Crystal dressed as George tivities of Fourth of July, see Page which also included Rich Picciril- From the sidelines, neighbors, Washington crossing Sunset Bou- 3; Palisades Rocks the Fourth Anine Bing Expands li—landed, the parade launched including Dr. Simon Simonian, levard?” Hummel said. coverage, Page 9; and race cov- up Via De La Paz and curled onto esteemed medical scientist who Senator Ben Allen, who rep- erage on Page 5. For a selection Sunset Boulevard, where it strut- helped eradicate smallpox, and resents Pacific Palisades, brought of additional photos captured to Palisades Village ted across the heart of The Village wife Arpi, took in the parade. his parents to the VIP luncheon, by Rich Schmitt, visit vimeo. before going south on Drummond “I like the whole atmosphere,” held, as always, at the Community com/278945076. By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief when she encountered the Vocal Maryland community to put on a online through August 1 at wood-

nine Bing, an international women’s fashion brand, will Aopen a second Los Angeles store in Caruso’s Palisades Village. Headquartered in LA, the brand was launched in 2012 by founder and creative director Anine Bing—a mom and blogger. Bing, Vidas during a trip to Cuba. concert. sholefilmfestival.org. There are of Danish and Brazilian descent, was born in Denmark and grew up in Sweden. Having modeled since the age State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL of 15, Bing used that experience to Anine Bing Photo courtesy of Anine Bing launch her own brand of clothing based on the lifestyle of a model. The Stevie Boots, one of Anine “Inspired by fusion of Scan- Bing’s best-selling items, accord- The piece, created in 2016, “It’s a story of joy and resil- eight films total in the category dinavian heritage and American ing to Who What Wear, are avail- spirit, Anine Bing offers luxurious able in several different colors and State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL staples, wardrobe basics and state- run from $399 to $449. ment pieces that are current and Anine Bing offers clothes in timeless,” according to the brand’s size XS through L and is currently website. sold in more than 300 boutiques Anine Bing offers dresses, around the world, with flagship jackets, jewelry, accessories, shoes, stores in LA, New York, Paris, State Farm Lloyds, Richardson, TX lingerie and more. Among the London, Barcelona, Madrid and went on to 60 film festivals, tak- ience of a group of people that “Shorts: Art in Many Forms,” “New In” items on the website as Berlin. 1708136 the Palisadian-Post went to print “I am so excited for the open- was a Madeline Blazer in Green ing of our second Los Angeles store Plaid for $349. The Perfect Tee in in Palisades Village,” Bing said. “I Navy, described on the website as am continually inspired by all the “truly the perfect T-shirt” with a creativity Los Angeles has to offer “lived-in look and feel,” was priced and am excited to bring our signa- at $79. ture AB style to the Westside.” ing home audience awards and come together and music is the with the 25-minute “As We Are” jury prizes from around the world. common ground,” Ungar ex- screening last—marking a “grand Ungar said that she is in the final plained. finale,” Ungar shared.

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By STEVE GALLUZZO atmosphere at Yulman is fun, the Sports Editor first couple of years were a little rough but especially after this past obody appreciates the value year with our recent success, stu- of perseverance or the virtue dents have been packing the sta- Nof patience more than former Pali- dium and made it a really fun ex- sades High quarterback P.J. Hurst. perience. The stadium is right on Having been a backup for three campus so it has a real community years many players in his position feel to it.” would have simply quit the team For Hurst, the hardest part of or transferred to another school, living in the south is the climate. but that is not what Hurst is about. “The weather in New Orleans To him it is all about finishing is crazy, that’s the only way to ex- what you start and that is what he plain it,” he says. “In the summer did at Tulane University in New it’s 90 degrees with 90 percent hu- Orleans. He rode the Green Wave midity. You can barely go outside all the way to a degree—and he let alone complete summer work- has no regrets. outs, but then in the afternoons “Going down to New Orleans there are random thunder and from the Palisades was definite- lightning storms. It doesn’t get too ly a change of pace,” Hurst says. cold in the winters and then spring “New Orleans is a very diverse starts right back up with the hu- place, but everyone is very wel- midity again.” coming and friendly. The south is Playing for coaches he grew very different from Los Angeles to admire and respect made it all and it took me a while to adjust the more rewarding. to the culture down there. Now I “The coaching staff at Tulane love it more than anything, New P.J. Hurst (center) signals a play to one of his fellow quarterbacks from the sideline during a game last fall. Tulane finished 7-6 last fall and is one of the best coaching staffs Orleans is a fun and unique place ended the season with a 30-13 victory over Southern Miss in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo courtesy of Tulane Athletics I’ve ever interacted with,” he says. to go to school and it’s such an “It truly is a family and they’re amazing city. There’s always Although he did not make an saw action at the end of two home perience,” he says. “It felt like all “For my first two years I lived there to offer help whenever you something going on, whether it’s appearance as a true freshman, games his sophomore year, versus my hard work in my football ca- in the football dorms, which are need it, whether it be on or off the a concert, a festival or mardi gras. Hurst was named to the 2016-17 Grambling on Sept. 2 and versus reer had finally paid off.” apartments specifically for ath- field. They pride themselves on There are so many different kinds American Athletic Conference Tulsa on Oct. 7. He participated in Hurst enjoyed every aspect letes,” he says. “My last two years making you the best person, stu- of people, you learn to appreciate All-Academic Team and off the one game (versus Missouri State) of the college experience, not just I lived off campus right next to dent and football player you can where you are from and where ev- field he was named to Tulane’s as a redshirt junior last fall. being part of an NCAA football Yulman Stadium, with a few bud- be. I have a very good relationship eryone else is from.” 3.0 Club in the spring of 2017. He “It was truly an amazing ex- program on the rise. dies from the football team. The (See P.J. Hurst, Page 6) Tyler Heineman Starts Giants’ Season Opener

By STEVE GALLUZZO Sports Editor

pening day of the 2020 Ma- jor League Baseball season Ois one that Tyler Heineman will not soon forget. The 29-year-old Palisadian started at catcher for San Francisco, singling twice and scoring the Giants’ only run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning of an 8-1 loss to the LA Dodgers last Thursday night at Chavez Ravine. After sitting out the second game, a 9-1 Giants loss, Heineman was back in the lineup Saturday afternoon. He drew a walk in the second inning, then singled and scored in the fourth as the Giants Tyler Heineman prevailed, 5-4. In Sunday’s series finale, he added a hit and a walk in nual Prime Time Charity Casino his team’s 3-1 win. Classic at the Santa Monica Bay Due to social distancing rules Woman’s Club. The poker tourna- because of COVID-19, no fans ment/silent auction raised money were allowed at Dodger Stadium for a nonprofit organization dear for the series, nevertheless Tyler’s to their hearts—one that helps parents Steve and Kathy watched at-risk children from low-income Palisades Will Rogers 5 & 10K Run founder and director Brian Shea (left) presents an official 2020 race t-shirt to Captain Paul Agizi in a proudly from their house on Rad- areas of LA. The brothers have ceremony last Friday morning at Station 69. First responders from Fire Stations 69 and 23 received shirts. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer cliffe Avenue, where Tyler and his volunteered for Team Prime Time younger brother Scott grew up. since 2014 and this year’s Casino On January 6, Tyler signed a Classic raised nearly $50,000 for minor-league deal with the Giants the 501(c)(3) organization. and was invited to spring train- Tyler went to LA Windward, ing. Tyler and Scott, now 27, both where he set the school single-sea- made their major league debuts son batting average record of .619 Receiving Recognition last season, Scott as an outfielder as a junior and earned Delphic with the Texas Rangers in Au- League MVP honors as a senior By STEVE GALLUZZO cardiac arrest but was revived by a medical team led by Station 69 para- gust against Detroit and Tyler as a in 2009. He walked on at UCLA, Sports Editor medic Dane Coyle. “This race wouldn’t be if not for our local stations, pinch hitter with the Miami Mar- became the Bruins’ starting catch- so we wanted to acknowledge them. We’re also planning to give away lins one month later in Pittsburgh. er his junior year and earned All- little ingenuity goes a long way. When the 43rd annual Palisades race shirts to our local markets and their employees and to St. John’s They became the 396th set of sib- Pac-12 Conference honors. He Will Rogers 5 & 10K Run—a local Independence Day tradition— Hospital medical staff for their hard work during this pandemic. Thank lings to play in the major leagues. was selected in the eighth round of Ahad to be canceled due to COVID-19, founder and director Brian Shea you to all who have contributed during these difficult times and with In June the brothers offered the 2012 MLB Draft by the Hous- and his race committee kept their fundraising efforts going strong and the cancellation of the race, parade and fireworks that Palisadians have their support during the pandemic, ton Astros and played for a num- last Friday morning at Fire Station 69 on Sunset Boulevard, race t-shirts been accustomed to.” donating meals to first responders ber of minor league teams in the were presented to Station 69 Captains Tommy Kitahata and Paul Agizi Shea and fellow board members showed up to greet the firefighters every weekend from mid-April Houston, Milwaukee, Arizona and along with other first responders from Stations 69 and 23. and thank them for their service to Palisades neighborhoods. through mid-June. They bought Miami organizations: the Tri-City “I give credit where credit is due and it was Pat Peters’ idea when “It was an honor to be called parade marshals and to be recognized food from local restaurants and ValleyCats, Lancaster JetHawks, he saw the guys and girls of Station 69 out and about on the Fourth of in a small, tight community like this one,” said Egizi, who lives in Simi delivered it to the Santa Monica Corpus Christi Hooks, Salt River July,” Shea said. “He thought ‘Well, what the heck?’” Valley and has been at Station 69 for a year and a half. “It gives us such Police Department, where Steve Rafters, Fresno Grizzlies, Colo- Shea, Chris Carlson and Bill Klein (all members of an early-morn- joy that we have such a close relationship with the public and knowing served for 25 years. On Mother’s rado Springs Sky Sox, Reno Aces ing jogging group called the Ridge Runners), started the event in 1978. they’re rallying behind us. This year my shift was on for the July 4 race, Day, the family took roses to the and New Orleans Baby Cakes. Shea and Carlson came up with the idea of a holiday race in the Pali- so I was looking forward to it.” mothers working as a thank you Tyler had three hits (including sades while picnicking together on San Vicente after running the Brent- There were enough t-shirts for all three platoons at both Palisades for their sacrifice and service. his first MLB homer off the Mets’ wood l0K on Memorial Day in 1977. stations–54 to be exact. Days after Tyler announced he Zack Wheeler on Sept. 26), with “When we started the 10K we needed the assistance and coopera- “I like cheating to get a shirt and not having to run,” joked Sal Cas- had signed with San Francisco, he two RBIs and one run scored in 11 tion of the LAFD,” added Shea, who recalled a heroic moment during tellion, who lives in Camarillo and has been a fireman at Station 69 for and Scott hosted their second an- at-bats for Miami last season. the 1997 race when 54-year-old Palisadian Bob Heilemann suffered a eight years. “I’ve always enjoyed working July 4 at one of the tents.” Page 6 Palisadian-Post July 30, 2020

P.J. Hurst (left) at Stadium by the Sea with Rick Myers, quarterback P.J. Hurst throws one of his four scoring passes at University in 2015. Team MVP P.J. Hurst with Life Experience Coach Joe Spector (left) of the 1974 Palisades team that went 12-1 and made the City finals. The Dolphins earned a share of their first league title since 1987. and head coach Tim Hyde in 2014. Hurst was MVP again in 2015. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Galluzzo

P.J. Hurst No one is more fond of Hurst than Pali High Life analytics side of football. I’ll also continue to help in town. He just graduated from Arizona State and (Continued from Page 5) Experience Coach Joe Spector, who twice present- on the offensive side of the ball.” is doing really well working for Rivals in recruiting. with our head coach Willie Fritz and also our new ed him the team’s Most Valuable Player Award: “It’s Hurst’s leadership helped to lay the groundwork I try to stay caught up with as many teammates as I offensive coordinator, Coach Will Hall. He has all been a pleasure getting to know P.J. I’ve also kept in for the resurgence of Palisades’ program under head can. I always enjoy catching up and hearing how ev- the quarterbacks over for dinner with his family contact with [Pali High basketball alum] Steve Kerr coach Tim Hyde. He quarterbacked the Dolphins to eryone’s doing. I also stay in touch with Coach Hyde every now and then but, like I said, every coach on (now the head coach of the Golden State Warriors). 12 victories in two seasons as the varsity starter. After and Joe Spector.” the staff does an amazing job getting to know you Coaches have appreciated their natural leadership earning All-City honors by throwing for 2,220 yards Hurst is grateful for the teachers and coaches at and being there when you need them. I redshirted and humilty as athletes and now as coaches. Though and 23 touchdowns as a junior, he threw for 2,065 Palisades who prepared him well for the next level. my freshman year in 2016 to bulk up a bit and get they played different sports both had the unique abil- yards and 21 touchdowns and ran for 707 yards and “I was ready both academically and athletically,” to know the playbook. I played against Ohio State ity to make the right decisions under pressure.” nine scores to earn All-League and All-City honors he says. “Coach Hyde, Coach Montz and Coach E when I was the holder for field goals in 2018.” Now, Hurst relishes the opportunity he has to as a senior captain in 2015. did a great job of challenging me and preparing me Since he took a redshirt year, Hurst could have learn more about the X’s and O’s. “Unfortunately, my falls are pretty hectic with the for what was to come. For anyone, college and espe- strapped on the pads one last time but having already “Coach Fritz and Coach Hall said they loved season so I didn’t get back [to Pali] for any games,” cially college football, can be a wake-up call. It took earned his degree he opted to forego his final season. having me around so they really wanted to find a Hurst laments. “I always try to get out there in the me some time getting used to life as a student-athlete “I technically have one more year of eligibility,” position for me on the staff,” he says. “I’ll be a Re- summers when I’m back. It’s a weird experience not because it really is a full-time job on top of having he says. “I had a shoulder injury after my sophomore cruiting/Player Personnel Assistant, where I’ll be being out there but I love to see how far the program to go to class and perform in the classroom. I believe season that still bugs me. I decided I can get more assisting in the recruiting department and football has come. Coach Hyde is doing a great job. [Former my coaches and teachers at Pali helped build a foun- out of my final year by gaining a new perspective operations side of things and completing various Pali High linebacker] Alec Simpson and I still talk dation for which I was able to succeed at Tulane.” and seeing how a Division I football program is run.” analytics projects. Coach Fritz is very big on the almost every day and see each other whenever we’re (See P.J. Hurst, Page 7)

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P.J. Hurst (Continued from Page 6) Here is how Hurst describes a typical day during football season: “Wake up at 5:40 a.m.; get to the facility to check in for breakfast by six; get in the locker room to get changed and weighed in and do my hydration test; head to the training room to get taped up and start my shoulder stretching and rehab rou- tine; upstairs by seven for quarterback and team meetings that go until eight; on the field by 8:15; practice starts at 8:30 and lasts until 11 or 11:30; quickly shower and get to class by 12 and get to lunch check (lifting on Monday and Wednesday in season, so lift right after practice or come back in the afternoon de- pending on class schedule); class all afternoon until four or five; eat dinner; try to get in for some extra film; then start homework and studying.” Hurst has his favorite places to go when he does have some down time. Redshirt sophomore P.J. Hurst high-fives head coach Willie Fritz P.J. Hurst scampers across the goal line in Palisades’ nonleague contest against Canoga Park in 2015. “The Fly is a very popular spot at practice before the 2018 season opener. Photo courtesy of Tulane News Hurst threw for four touchdowns and ran for one in the Dolphins’ 34-21 win. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer for Tulane Students—it’s a park right on the Mississippi River,” Hurst says. “I majored in finance with a minor the week and we ended up losing, but co-champs in league. It was amazing “On Fridays everyone goes there to in legal studies,” Hurst says. “I’m ac- that was the first time that we took coaching him and I’m proud of every- enjoy the sunset. I also loved eating tually getting my Masters of Business Venice down to the final play. It was a thing he’s accomplished at Tulane.” around New Orleans, trying all of the Analytics. We start fall camp August big game for me because my person- Hurst grew up on Las Casas, just amazing food and restaurants.” 4 and my master’s program starts the al quarterback coach and close friend north of Pali High and St. Matthew’s. Life as a backup quarterback can very next week. Eventually, I’d like to Angelo Gasca is Venice’s head coach. In addition to football he lettered in be frustrating. You never know when get into a career in finance. I’m still Everyone on our team played so well. volleyball his senior year at Palisades. you may be called upon but you must considering law school in the future.” I believe that was a big turning point His twin sister Sarah, who also played be ready to go at all times because you Hurst remembers a game that was for our program because it showed volleyball at Palisades, recently grad- are always one play away. a turning point for the program. we could compete with the top team uated from the University of Michi- “It’s definitely a tough role,” he “The memory that sticks out most in our league. It gave future teams gan and starts a master’s program in admits. “You have to stay mentally to me is when we became bowl eligi- the confidence to eventually do that. Sports Management at George Wash- ready as if you’re the starter no matter ble for the first time in 2018,” he re- Coach Hyde has since then led them ington University in Washington D.C. where you are on the depth chart be- counts. “We beat Navy on the last play to do just that and now Palisades is on this fall. P.J.’s older brother Jack now cause you have to be ready. You defi- of the last game that season, getting top of the Western League.” lives in San Diego. nitely need to find a role. I was- for us to six wins and making us eligible Hyde, who took over in 2013, still “I miss the beach when I’m in tunate to get involved with signaling for a bowl. It was a huge step, all the considers Hurst the most important Nola,” P.J. admits. “So I love getting in the plays my freshman year. This sacrifices the players and coaches had figure in his tenure. down there when I’m back in town.” allowed me to stay focused and on top made in rebuilding the program had “Coaching P.J. has been one of the Never one to gloat or show up an of everything that was going on of- finally paid off. It was a moment to best experiences in my time at Pali,” opponent, Hurst humbly embraced his fensively. It also allowed me to help reflect on the long hours and work we says Hyde, who piloted the Dolphins role while earning the utmost respect players that were confused on certain all put in. We went on to win back-to- to their first outright league title in 32 from his peers along the way. plays or formations.” back bowl games in 2018 and 2019.” years last fall. “He was an integral part “Playing football at Tulane is the As big a part of his college life as Looking back on his days at Pali of building the culture we have here. best decision I’ve ever made,” he says. football was, Hurst never lost sight of High, the game he cites as being the After our loss to Venice in 2015 he “My career didn’t play out as planned, his primary goal: getting his diploma. most significant is one his team lost. held a team meeting. The confidence but there’s nothing I’d change. I’ve That accomplished, he travels back to “It was my junior year in 2014 everyone had in him showed when made friendships and connections New Orleans this week to continue his when we played Venice on TV,” he re- he led a 90-yard game-winning drive that’ll last a lifetime. It’s an amazing education and he has a master plan. calls. “It was the high school game of versus Hamilton and we ended up school and an amazing program.” P.J. Hurst warms up before a game last season.

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By STEVE GALLUZZO Echoing Dornan’s positive schools might drop out of certain be the best of times because that Sports Editor outlook was Chuck Price, son of programs or drop certain levels means we’re back, we’re playing longtime prep football coach Ron like frosh/soph and JV. Everything athletics and that’s what we’re all ince the California Interscho- Price, who led Palisades High to a is being scrunched together with here for.” lastic Federation announced 44-15 record in his five seasons at only two seasons from December Dornan reiterated that the City Son July 20 that the 2020-2021 the helm from 1996-2000. to June and with the fall season calendar is a “living document,” high school sports season will be “Football in my mind is a ca- in particular from December to meaning it is subject to change at delayed until December, athletic taylst to taking these teenagers and February, so maybe by September any time based on the COVID-19 directors throughout the Southern building young men,” said Chuck, we’ll have an idea and by October pandemic and decisions made by and City Sections have been col- who works for the LA Wildcats we’ll have schedules done. Then, state and county health officials. laborating to find opponents to fill of the XFL and who was on his it’s just a matter of whether or not The City Section, headquar- open dates in their schedules in an- dad’s staff at Palisades. “I remain they come to fruition in December tered in Granada Hills, consists ticipation that the revised athletic optimistic because I know how and January.” of 156 schools, including 88 char- calendar proceeds as planned. important football is as a building Dornan added a primary top- ters like Palisades. With almost “Hopeful optimism” was the block in our community.” ic of discussion for the advisory 600 schools, the Southern Sec- term City Sports Information Di- Asked if Ron, who has been committee will be having football tion is the largest in the state and rector Dick Dornan used when in- coaching for seven decades and is games on Thursdays or Saturdays stretches from San Luis Obispo to terviewed by Southern California currently an offensive line coach instead of Friday nights in order to the San Diego County line. Many radio broadcaster Randy Rosen- at Fairfax High, has any trepida- alleviate field space issues and to Palisades athletes play for South- bloom and host Rich Estrella for tion about being on the sideline give officials more opportunities. ern Section private schools like the SoCal Prep Report on July 21. if and when football resumes, his “I definitely think Thursdays Harvard-Westlake, Loyola, Brent- “We have a long way to go, son answered an emphatic ‘No.’ or even Saturdays at 1 o’clock are wood, Marymount, Notre Dame, obviously, but at least a plan is in “Zero,” Chuck said. “Dad is options,” he said. “Not Monday, Windward, Marlborough, Mary- place between now and then and dying to get out there. Most foot- because that’s usually only in the mount and Oaks Christian. I would say a fair time would be ball people are. He turns 84 in No- case of an emergency like we’ve Rosenbloom asked why boys around Thanksgiving. We’ll know vember so he’s a guy who, by ev- multi-sport athlete. Yes, there is to one another over social media had in the past few years with a and girls basketball have been a lot better where we are in regards erything you hear, is at high risk, some overlap of a week or two platforms to schedule contests. fire or something. Playing two postponed until the spring season, to the pandemic and how that will but at the end of the day I don’t weeks, but kids will have a chance “I think football will be the games in one week is not healthy meaning even if schedules hold, affect high school sports. I’m op- think he has one fear about it. He to do both sports or as many sports first sport to have everything lined for high school football players. I City finals will not be until June timistic that we can get there but fears the next day because it’s an- as possible. The biggest challenge up because it’s only 10 games,” could see Thursday and Saturday 9-12 and state championships will ultimately we have to get the ap- other day he’s not out there coach- for charter schools—particular the he reasoned. “Most schools are but we’ll need cooperation with not be until June 18-19. Normally proval from the LA County Health ing. That’s what he lives for. With bigger ones—will be facilities. So looking for three to five non- LAUSD for busing and to use the the basketball season lasts from Department to even participate in a mask on he could get out there many of our charter schools use league games and the rest of the facility on Saturday in order to mid-November to early March. sport and with us being part of LA every day and make a difference LA City Park and Rec gyms and schedule is league. For the oth- get the officials there. Also, play- “One thing the commissioners County we need LA Unified to be in a lot of players’ lives.” finding enough time in sports like er sports it’s going to take time. ing on a Friday night in January did was identify each sport as low, on board to have sports in Decem- Estrella cited the impact that boys and girls volleyball that are We have a league commissioners and February it gets cold. I know medium or high risk,” Dornan ber. If we get those two approvals the shortened schedule might have in the same season will be tough.” meeting coming up soon where we’re not the Midwest, but it still said. “Basketball and wrestling we’re going forward with a green on the small schools, where many The City Section released its they’ll create the league sched- gets chilly out here, so teams may are the highest because it’s body- light and let’s have some fun but if athletes play multiple sports. own calendar (fall sports practice ule and schools can work around want to move their games to, say, to-body contact. Football is right either one says no we don’t know “One of the goals the com- can begin Dec. 14 and games in that with nonleague contests and 1 o’clock on a Saturday. Ultimate- there too, but basketball and wres- what the next step will be. At this missioners had was to recognize all sports except football can be- tournaments. So by around Labor ly, it’ll be up to the two schools tling are indoors where this virus point, it’s one day at a time. The every sport and give them oppor- gin the day after Christmas) short- Day we should have an idea what that are scheduled to play to make really thrives so they felt it best to calendar is set but we have to hope tunity,’ Dornan said. “That’s why ly after the state office made its schedules may look like in the that happen. When you look at the prolong those two sports as much our student athletes are in school they divided it into two seasons, announcement and Dornan has fall. We have to give them all of calendar from January to June it’s as they can and to allow boys and by Labor Day or by October 1 be- fall and spring, so that the over- noticed an uptick in school coach- August to put together schedules going to be the craziest of times girls volleyball to co-exist and cause education is everything.” lap wouldn’t be so severe for the es and administrators reaching out knowing the lack of facilities and but, in my humble opinion, it’ll have their own gym time.”

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Emmett Whitaker with a contestant Photos courtesy of Emmett Whitaker Casting votes

next month, has been working on the create my own show one day.” doing extra chores. He uses the money Episodes of the third season, filmed Emmett Whitaker show since 2017. The first episode aired Whitaker, a big fan of “Survivor,” for props. before the coronavirus pandemic Delivers the Third on YouTube in 2019. was 11 years old when he decided to Whitaker’s mother, Christine, said prompted Safer at Home orders, are be- Masterson explained the kids form make a backyard version of the show the show can also be a family affair. ing rolled out this summer. The season Season This Summer alliances with the “tribes” and compete featuring members of the community. Both his parents have assisted moving features a total of 12 contestants—six in physical challenges, which have in- “I started doing that with my friends props, setting up some of the game chal- fan-favorites and the rest are brand new By LILY TINOCO cluded swimming and obstacle courses. and family, and we filmed it,” Whitaker lenges and helping with filming on the faces who are faced with “a twist … that Reporter “The kids are resilient and strong,” said to the Post. day of shooting. could forever change how the game is Masterson shared. “They have to be Whitaker said that producing the Emmett’s older sister, Becca, a ris- played.” alisadian Emmett Whitaker is the clever, tricky and sneaky with their show is no easy feat. One season can ing senior at Pali High, has also been an The fourth season would have been mastermind behind “Survivor Pali- friends when forming fake alliances, take between six to seven months of on-camera participant, as well as a cam- filmed during this time, but plans have Psades,” a parody of the CBS reality com- and they have to work together and learn preparation, from raising funds, obtain- era person for the show. been indefinitely postponed. Filming petition television series “Survivor,” to trust each other.” ing props, casting, location scouting and When it comes to casting the show, was scheduled to begin the second week where contestants compete at an exotic She added that they have to be “very more. Whitaker said his goal is to make sure of March—the same week the city shut location for a cash prize. brave when making important choices And he pulls the ropes to make sure that the contestants don’t all know each down. “It is a game of ‘Survivor,’ but for and facing difficult decisions”—all of the show comes together: From plan- other. “It’s been a lot of work and I’ve had kids in Pacific Palisades to partake in,” which will lead to them becoming the ning, casting and editing—he does it all. “So I usually recruit some people to do a lot of preparation for it,” Whitaker Palisadian-Post Junior Reporter Vanes- show’s sole survivor. “I do it all myself,” he said about the who I think would be good,” Whitaker said, “but it’s really fun when you get to sa Masterson explained. “‘Survivor Pal- “It is so suspenseful to see who will process, “but I’m going to try to hope- said about casting. “Or people will ask do it and see that people are watching it.” isades’ reveals how tough kids can be. get voted out next and who will go for- fully get some people to work with me me to be in [the show] and by the end of The mental and physical challenges are ward,” Masterson concluded. “I watched the next time we do it.” it, I try to have the best fit that works for Anyone interested in tuning in to this difficult.” the first episode and was hooked. It was Whitaker said that he raises the the team.” season or catching up on past episodes can Whitaker, who is starting ninth inspiring to see kids in a show that was funds for the show by babysitting, host- Days of filming can go on for 11 hours do so on YouTube at youtube.com/channel/ grade at Palisades Charter High School made by kids, it made me think I could ing neighborhood lemonade stands and and editing takes almost a whole year. UCGWmcsg3FpivGlZNRJr8MTA.

Junior Reporter Vanessa Masterson interviews Chloe Smigla, a season three contestant of “Survivor Palisades.”

because some of the other kids were had to challenge myself to rely on my social Vanessa: What was your favorite part to go and what was going to come next, more athletically fit than I was. So it was skills to form alliances and keep them strong about being on “Survivor Palisades”? directing the other camera people and physically challenging, and also mentally throughout the game. Chloe: My favorite part about being on telling them what angles to shoot. challenging as well. “Survivor” was getting to test my social Every aspect of the show is run by Vanessa: Did you trick anyone? skills and to see if I could make strong Emmett. And last year for season two, they Vanessa: What was the hardest challenge Chloe: You’ll have to wait and find out … alliances. And, if I could, could I keep them had a premiere and Emmett was complete- Chloe Smigla for you? let’s just say, I employed a lot of strategies throughout the game long enough to help ly running everything. It was amazing. Vanessa: What was the most exciting thing Chloe: There was one challenge where we to help advance my game! me survive and be the sole survivor. Emmett was really on top of it and running you did? had to do planks on brick blocks and I could everything, which was awesome. Chloe: Starting out was exciting, I wanted to not last very long. Vanessa: Have you watched “Survivor” Vanessa: Is it very professional? Is try my best and win. Also meeting the other and if you have, is “Survivor Palisades” like there a big crew with a lot of cameras and Vanessa: So was the whole crew kids? contestants was really fun and exciting. Vanessa: What was mentally challenging? the real show? everything, or is it just Emmett with his Chloe: Mostly yes, there were maybe one Chloe: It was very challenging to figure out Chloe: I watched “Survivor” after I was phone? or two adults there, but mostly it was kids. Vanessa: How did you get on the show? alliances and who you could trust. It was a on “Survivor Palisades” and I got very Chloe: No no, there are a bunch of people Chloe: They reached out to me, but now challenge because I had never met the other addicted to it! And it is so similar, everything in the crew who are filming, around 10 Vanessa: Wow! people apply to the show. survivors before. It was definitely challeng- down to the words that Emmett says while people with cameras and helping orches- Chloe: Yes, it was really awesome! ing trying to figure out who I could make he is describing the challenges, the Tribal trate everything. Which is a lot for a show Vanessa: Were any parts scary or hard? alliances with—who I could trust and who Council—everything is so similar to the real pretty much run by a kid. And Emmett Vanessa: Thank you Chloe for taking the Chloe: Some of the challenges were hard would keep our discussions private. I really “Survivor,” it’s actually incredible. was directing everyone, telling us when time for this interview! Page 10 Palisadian-Post July 30, 2020 The Frenkel Family ‘Behind the Front Porch’ Pacific Palisades Front Porch Project Photographer Robin Aronson Shares Series in Partnership with the Palisadian-Post

By Robin Aronson | Contributing Writer The Aronson Family

Marsi, Chayim, Mandi, Molli and Angel the dog

What does our picture say? and I are tightly interwoven togeth- to be forgotten. Our picture represents family uni- er in this. We have been given the Robin, your brilliance and cre- ty and the love we have for each opportunity, as adults, to intimately ativity has allowed our community other. share in each other’s personal and to share their life stories through Like many people, we are individual journeys. expressing themselves in photos. doing our best to appreciate the We are deeply concerned for You have shared with us your valu- plethora of blessings we have in those in our world who are suf- able gifts in an effort to raise mon- our lives. At the same time, it’s fering and challenged with heart- ey for the Westside Food Bank. isolating and we desperately miss breaking difficulties. We pray for You are a champion in the lives the personal connection to our the healing of all people and living of so many. Bless you and your community. creatures on our planet. family. Chayim, Mandi, Molli, Angel It’s a pandemic picture. Never —Marsi Frenkel

Robin, Daniel, Ross, Riley and Cooper the dog Photos by Robin Aronson

My Pacific Palisades Front ple during this time, and with each of it by sunbathing in our backyard Lipsky Family Porch Project has been extremely family, I chatted (from a distance) while doing her (never-ending) rewarding and I have enjoyed shar- and learned how the pandemic af- schoolwork. ing with our community a look into fected their lives as well. My son, Ross, is a nursing stu- some of the wonderful families I Quarantine brought both of my dent at Endicott College in Massa- photographed. children home from college, and chusetts and he was also at home When quarantine began, my my house went from an empty nest completing his spring semester. business was put on pause. The to a full nest. For my Mother’s Day Ross would end his day by relaxing jobs I had booked were postponed present, I asked my family to pose with a glass of wine. for an indefinite amount of time, for our own front porch portrait. Daniel, my husband, was and I felt determined to fill my days I set up my tripod and used a working on construction for some with an activity that was beneficial remote so that we could all be in of our rental units. I chose to wear to me and others. the photo together. We decided that my workout clothes and hold my I like to think that I found the each of us would wear something camera to depict how I spent my perfect balance of keeping myself that represented how we spent our time. busy, giving families in my com- time in quarantine. Lastly, Cooper, our adorable munity an event to look forward My daughter, Riley, is a student labradoodle, was loving all the to and helping those in need. I was at UCSB and her spring quarter was attention he received in my very fortunate to meet many new peo- entirely online. She made the best full house! The Ross Family

Jill, Jeff, Jake, Owen and Olivia

Our quarantine experience thought about what our kids We planned front lawn get-to- has been a mixed bag. We worried would remember from this time. gethers with neighbors and Face- about education online, lack of so- We found gratitude for the Time cocktail hour with friends. cialization, too much screen time, modern technology that allowed We have cooked, organized, read money, work and the state of this the kids to continue school and and napped. I’ve lost a few rules country. connect with friends. We appreci- and gained a few pounds, but we However, we knew that this ated the simple joy in a long drive are healthy and we have each other. was a historical moment and to Point Dume to pick up burritos. —Jill Lipsky

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The Ross family has been friends. She continues dancing The heartache and loss of jobs, handling the quarantine with on Zoom and being very creative income and life make us reflect dai- grace, gratitude and patience. with her baking experiments. ly on how fortunate we have been. Fortunately, Gavin was able I have tried meditation, Span- Although we have had moments of This week’s Crossword Puzzle to continue working and keep his ish on Duolingo, listening to frustration and sadness, we have and Sudoku are on page 15. employees on. He continues to podcasts, reading and paint by found a way to look at our behav- tackle his 5,000-piece puzzle. numbers. Teacup, our 13-year-old ior and make sure we are doing our Jenna finished her first year white poodle, has taken endless best for the greater good. at USC at home via Zoom. As a walks. —Terry Ross 818 - 697 - 6701 DJ, Photobooth, Design musical theatre BFA, she was www.SpecialEventDJZ.com Lighting, Special Effects challenged to find locations to [email protected] Event Management perform scenes (even standing in a cold shower to simulate a cold rainy day). Keely navigated the end of 11th grade from Pali High online. She continues dancing nightly on Zoom with Fancy Feet. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Emme hasn’t completely en- Call 310.454.1321 joyed her seventh-grade Zoom or visit www.PaliPost.com education at Crossroads, as she has missed physically seeing her July 30, 2020 Palisadian-Post Page 11

REEL PALI Palisades-Raised Madi

Palisades Connections to Film and TV Rindge Releases Single By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief David Schwimmer Provides acific Palisades native Madi Rindge, a singer, songwriter, Pproducer and multi-instrumentalist, dropped her latest single, “Lucky,” Updates on ‘Friends’ Reunion, on Thursday, July 30. In the song, Rindge highlights the struggles of social distancing Featuring Matt LeBlanc while trying to ignite a new ro- mance. “‘Lucky’ is one of the first By JENNIKA INGRAM songs I wrote during the pandem- Reporter ic,” Rindge explained. “I’m especially excited about this song avid Schwimmer recently shared that the because it feels like a time stamp long-awaited “Friends” reunion, featuring for- in my history. Although while I Dmer Palisadian Matt LeBlanc, anticipates resuming was writing it, I wasn’t thinking production in August—if safe to do so. about anything other than trying The popular ’90s television series is the story of to understand what was happen- six 20-something-year-old close friends living in the ing in this budding ‘quarantine’ heart of New York City, along with its famous theme relationship and how to go about Madi Rindge Photo courtesy of Madi Rindge song, “I’ll Be There for You.” not physically being with this per- The stars of “Friends,” including Jennifer Anis- son.” which is something I miss a lot, “The pandemic has allowed ton, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Rindge explained that she has especially now.” me to enjoy my time differently LeBlanc and Schwimmer, intended on shooting in been watching to see how social In addition to performing, and I’m very grateful for that,” March when production had shut down due to state distance measures have shifted Rindge explained that she has she said. regulations over health concerns. the way that people interact with been writing and producing new Rindge was born into the Schwimmer recently shared that the unscripted each other, relying heavily on the material, as well as finishing up world of music: Her father, reunion special, which he reported the cast would all internet to connect. songs that are going to be released Charlie Bisharat, a Grammy love to shoot, is hoping to move forward soon. “Still, I think we can all agree on an EP this fall called “Island.” Award-winning violinist, intro- “It’s supposed to happen maybe in August—the that hugs are so underrated,” she “With the pandemic com- duced her to the whirlwind world middle of August,” Schwimmer said on “The To- shared. pletely wiping out all live perfor- of tours, studio recording sessions night Show” on July 21. “But honestly, we’re gonna When the Palisadian-Post mance opportunities it has defi- and awards ceremonies. She was wait and see another week or two if we all determine last checked in with Rindge, it nitely been a strange and tough classically trained in piano since it’s really safe enough to do. And if not, then we’ll was April 2019 and she was de- adjustment, but I have shifted how the age of 3, writing and perform- wait until it’s safe.” buting her self-produced single I spend my time creating,” she ing original songs by the time she The reunion show is slated to be released on Matt LeBlanc Photo courtesy of Wikipedia titled “7.13,” mastered by Capitol shared. “At first I was a little lost was in middle school. HBO Max, where interested watchers can find the Records. in how to allocate my time but as Rindge graduated from Pal- entire library of the former NBC show. all got back together—we are reuniting with David, “Since April 2019, I’ve been soon as I found a rhythm for my- isades Charter High School in Before the pandemic, it was reported by The Hol- Jennifer, Courteney, Matt, Lisa and Matthew for an doing a lot of live performing, self, I started creating more than I 2011 and enrolled at New York lywood Reporter that the reunion would be filmed on HBO Max special that will be programmed along- about four to five nights per week, had been in a long time.” University where she studied mu- Stage 24 of the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, side the entire ‘Friends’ library,” said Kevin Reilly, around LA—up until the pan- She explained that it felt like sic business, simultaneously refin- which is where the entire series was shot. Ben Win- chief content officer of HBO Max, in a statement. demic shut everything down, of she had “all the time in the world” ing her personal song writing. ston was slated to direct and executive produce, with The award-winning half-hour comedy “Friends” course,” Rindge shared. “Most of to write, play music, produce, read, Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane. ran from 1994 to 2004, and continues to have a huge my time was filled with preparing meditate, catch up with friends via For more information, visit “Guess you could call this the one where they following. for and traveling to and from gigs, FaceTime and to be in nature. madirindgemusic.com.

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By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

rowing up in Pacific Pali- Working in a Tijuana camp set up in 2018-19 Wertman attends a conference in Tijuana on the Migration Persecution Protocol. Photos courtesy of Holly Wertman sades, Holly Wertman learned Gat a young age the value of giving Problem solving is a new pro- The program was launched in her out of a home was a $1,200 feel like we’ve been conditioned that people can get connected to back and serving her communi- gram that, since the start of this mid-2019 and reached the end of security deposit. from a young age to dehumanize it,” she shared. “I think it’s an ty—her dad ran Chrysalis and her year, Wertman has been helping its budget within four months, so “To think that there’s some- people who don’t have homes and easy entry point for people to look mom raised millions writing grants pilot for the center. now it has been sustained on in- one in Santa Monica who’s going especially during this pandemic, at the different places that are do- for different nonprofits around Los “Basically what problem solv- dividual donor funds from those to work every single day, who’s during the homelessness rise after ing homelessness work and kind Angeles. ing does is it’s trying to reach the who have heard about the pro- making money, who is contrib- the eviction moratorium is lifted, of try to plug in there as they’re “I think because of my par- people who are kind of always gram and thought it was worth- uting back to her community and I think programs like this are go- learning about the city’s history ents being who they are and doing teetering on the edge of homeless- while. everything but just hasn’t been ing to be extra necessary in order and the United States’ systematic the work that they do, from such ness, which is a huge population in One woman committed to able to put together the money for to catch all of the people.” racism —I know a lot of people a young age, I had a very intense LA,” Wertman explained. “I think $2,500 per month for one year, a security deposit because of all Since the pandemic began, are doing a lot of learning right sense of social responsibility and it’s around 600,000 people in Los hoping that her contribution of the setbacks and all the costs Downtown Women’s Center has and I think that’s really beautiful.” just a knowledge that whatever Angeles are spending more than would help alleviate case manag- associated with homelessness,” had to shift some of its program- And, she said that when peo- work I do in some way needs to be 90% of their income on housing, er burnout. Wertman said. “It was really just ming, serving 800 meals per day. ple are ready to serve the com- serving communities,” Wertman meaning that if they run into any “It was the sweetest thing in as simple as providing the money, “Even though a lot of our munity, the Downtown Women’s explained to the Palisadian-Post. kind of problem—even if it’s a the world,” Wertman said. “She providing the $1,200 that covered services were taken offline and Center is a great place to start. “Then I’ve tried to gravitate toward leak that they need to fix in their came in and really connected to her security deposit, and she’s one offsite, we’ve served more meals “DWC accepts donations and communities that I have things in house or a hospital bill, anything— the problem solving program … of those clients where I’m very in 2020 already than we did in all that money can go straight toward common with, like female-centric you can start falling into a situation and was even talking to me about confident that she’s going -to re of 2019 and we’re only halfway problem solving if this is some- programs or LGBT communities.” that’s really hard to get yourself the idea that problem solving was main in housing for good.” through the year,” Wertman said. thing that people are interested in After attending Berkeley and out of.” great because it gave the case Wertman explained that from Wertman acknowledged that donating to and it’s, right now, the spending a couple of years around Through problem solving, mangers the ability to say yes and a policy perspective, providing being interviewed during a pe- most flexible stream of funding the world doing international hu- the center is able to assist recipi- to have funds that helped people.” this funding could save the city riod of time where Black Lives that we have that can go toward manitarian aid work, Wertman is ents with a single cost that will fix Wertman shared a story about thousands of dollars in service Matter is a focus of conversation, any cost that’s keeping people back home in LA, working as a their homelessness or keep them a woman she was able to help costs each year. she wanted to note how racialized from stabilizing their housing,” problem solving specialist for the from falling into it—whether it be that she said shocked her grand- “Hearing stories like this, see- homelessness is. Wertman said. “I think it’s a Downtown Women’s Center— purchasing a plane ticket to get a mother: This person had been living people like that—it’s a good “I think that the work being worthwhile thing to donate to.” which, due to the pandemic, means woman out of a domestic violence ing in her car in Santa Monica for reminder that people who are un- done to alleviate homelessness she is working remotely out of her situation, which is something two years. Even though she was housed are not necessarily what and to increase resources for peo- For more information or to childhood bedroom in the Alpha- Wertman has helped coordinate, able to get and sustain a new job, the media has always portrayed ple who are unhoused is inherent- donate funds, visit downtown- bet Streets. to covering a security deposit. the only thing that was keeping them to be,” Wertman shared. “I ly racial justice work and in a way womenscenter.org.

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By LILY TINOCO Reporter

alisades Charter High School rising senior Samantha Guz- Pman is Step Up to SIT’s Los Ange- les ambassador—actively working to recruit high school and college student volunteers to babysit chil- Frick Museum presents Cocktails with a Curator Photo courtesy of YouTube dren of essential workers who need child care assistance through the or those isolated at home, anx- The Broad Museum: Stream- to frick.org/interact/miniseries/ COVID-19 pandemic. iety and boredom are frequent ing music, poetry and conversation cocktails_curator. Step Up to SIT is a national Fcompanions. Palisades Alliance available thebroad.org/broadfrom- student-led organization launched for Seniors offers the following home. American Heritage Maga- in March that functions as a match- short list of online resources that zine: A 70-year-old history mag- ing service with a goal to “mini- Samantha Guzman Photo courtesy of Samantha Guzman others have found enjoyable to ex- The Broad Stage at Home: azine now published online only. mize interactions that can spread plore during this time. Poetry readings and performances Free subscription at americanher- the virus and keep our community’s family members who are working, volunteers and spreading the orga- Visit our website for addi- streamed at thebroadstage.org/tb- itage.com. children and workers as healthy as who are essential workers, but they nization’s message. tional information at palisadesal- sathome.php. possible,” according to the organi- can’t afford child care and … this is Since school was still in ses- liance.org. UCLA Mindful Awareness: zation’s website. just something that I knew right off sion at the time of her involvement, Los Angeles Public Library: Free guided mindfulness medita- Students who volunteer sign- the bat that I really wanted to do. I Guzman was able to contact the Road Scholars: Free online Links to view a wide variety of con- tions. View schedule at UCLA- up and offer their availability, driv- wanted to be part of the solution.” leadership committee at Pali High lectures on travel, nature and his- tent, including movies, at LAPL.org Health.org/marc/mindful-medita- ing capabilities and preferences. Guzman became involved with and post information on Schoology tory. See available programs at tions. Parents who are seeking child care, Step Up to SIT in mid-May and has to her classmates. She also shared roadscholar.org/virtuallearning. Los Angeles Public Li- list the ages of their child(ren) and since taken on the responsibilities information on social media plat- brary-Libby System: Mobile app Headspace: Guided medita- their needs. of an ambassador. She said her fa- forms like Instagram. LA World Affairs Council: for Android, iOS and Windows tions to deal with anxiety, sleep Guzman said she learned of the vorite thing about becoming LA’s “We’re just looking for anyone Free online webinars on local and devices to borrow and download and mood problems. Free to LA organization after feeling helpless ambassador is the opportunity to who is passionate about giving back international topics, including e-books and audiobooks. Download County residents until December at the earlier stages of the pandem- work and grow with the team. to their community,” Guzman said a non-partisan weekly political from your app store or get more info at headspace.com/LACounty. ic. She took to the internet to search “The founders are from Min- to the Post. “Looking for a diverse discussion led by Professor Dan at LAPL.org/libby. for ways to help or get involved, nesota and … getting to know group of teenagers, high school or Schnur of USC and UC Berkeley Crossword Puzzle by Red- and came across Step Up to SIT. them, getting to work with them, college students, located in Los every Thursday at 11 a.m. Regis- The Moth: A source for listen- stone Games: Apple mobile app At the time, there wasn’t a program creating a community and family Angeles, who are willing to try to ter at LAWAC.org. ing to stories by interesting people of for crossword puzzle fans of all established in LA. with them has been so amazing,” make a change and try to do some- varying backgrounds at themoth.org. levels of skill, free for the version “There are a lot of essential Guzman said. thing good for the community.” Open Culture: Free email mes- with ads at the App Store. workers who can’t afford child She said the team has Zoom sage subscription with videos and Frick Museum-Cocktails with care and … since I’m part of a mi- meetings to discuss how the pro- For more information to sit or articles on subjects for varied inter- a Curator: Weekly YouTube pre- nority group, I’m Hispanic, I un- grams are going in each state or city. request a sitter, visit stepuptosit. ests. Subscribe at (easier to find the sentations on works of art in the derstand how that feels,” Guzman Her responsibilities as an am- com or contact Guzman directly blue sign-up box on a computer than Frick Collection hosted by a curator. said to the Palisadian-Post. “I have bassador revolve around recruiting at [email protected]. a mobile phone) openculture.com. Bring your own favorite cocktail

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By MISHA KEYVANFAR gin to decorate. I enjoy painting and drawing Junior Reporter on the cards. I also like flipping through maga- zines, cutting out words or pictures to decorate ave you ever gotten a letter in the mail? the card. Did it have your name on the envelope? Something special I learned is gathering HHave you had that excitement of ripping open flowers and leaves during my walks inmy the envelope and seeing the letter that lies neighborhood and pressing them under books within? Or the anticipation of opening the card for a couple days. Once they have dried, I glue or reading the letter? This has kept me hap- them onto the card with modge podge or regu- py, creative, and in touch with my friends and lar glue. Sometimes I use stickers. loved ones. One of my favorite parts of sending letters Over quarantine I have developed a hob- is using U.S. postage stamps. The post offices by: making and sending letters. One of the have all kinds of cool stamps. I usually have a best parts is knowing that the person who will couple sheets of “forever stamps.” Those are receive it will be excited to get what I am cre- worth $.55 each. ating and that I get to lift their spirits. That You just need one forever stamp for a gives me good inspiration to be creative and regular card or letter in an envelope. If I send send my creations to so many people who are something that is bigger or heavier, I add more in need of communication. stamps. I have all kinds of stamps, including During this time, we may be getting texts the basic American Flag stamps to the rare and calls from our friends and family, which popsicle stamps and the Sesame Street stamps. is good, but getting a text is not the same as My favorite stamps have Wonder Woman a letter, something that is colorful and can be striking a different pose on each one! customized to have inside jokes and all kinds It is really important to properly address of creative touches. the envelope, otherwise the post office won’t Sending pieces of art back and forth with be able to deliver it and the letter will be sent friends and family is really a treat to me. Not back home. I have one special secret element only do I send letters to my friends but I also that makes the things I make a zillion times make art and send cards to people who are better, which is love. lonely during this time, including my local se- I hope this inspired you to make some nior home to bring joy to the seniors. cards and letters! Enjoy the process and it is To make the card, I have a stack of colored for sure going to make somebody happy to get craft paper. I cut the paper into shapes and be- your creation! Misha Keyvanfar Photos courtesy of Misha Keyvanfar

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FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS No. 2020105013 No. 2020107900 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT The following persons are doing The following persons are doing business as: business as: botham plumbing and heating caerus builders 1112 MONTANA AVENUE SUITE 1350 EL HITO CIRCLE NOTICE OF PETITION TO #108, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY LA COUNTY Patricia Kerrigan jerry botham caerus INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Palisades Lutheran Church CASE NO. 20STPB05707 1112 MONTANA AVENUE SUITE 1350 EL HITO CIRCLE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- #108, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 CHURCHES Pastor Ken Frese tingent creditors, and persons who may This business is conducted by an This business is conducted by Online Virtual Service Schedule otherwise be interested in the will or es- Individual The date registrant com- a Corporation Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades Confirmation ClassTuesdays @ 11AM* tate, or both, of: Patricia Kerrigan menced to transact business under the The date registrant commenced to trans- Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00am A Petition for Probate has been filed by ficticious name or names listed above: act business under the ficticious name or Sunday Service at 10:30* Patricia Kerrigan in the Superior Court 04/1979 names listed above: N/A 701 Palisades Drive • Pacific Palisades Communion - 1st & 3rd Sundays* of California, County of LOS ANGELES. (Signed) jerry botham (Signed) james safapour kime Connect with us online and on our app: The Petition for Probate requests that Jerry Botham James Safapour Kime Faith & Fellowship - Zoom Saturdays* Sharon Markowitz be appointed as per- Owner CFO www.calvarypalisades.org All are welcome to “Come and See” sonal representative to administer the This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the Calvary Palisades App estate of the decedent. Clerk of Los Angeles County on July 14, County Clerk of Los Angeles County 15905 Sunset Blvd. • 310-459-2358 • www.plc.cc The Petition requests the decedent's 2020. on July 18, 2020. will and codicils, if any, be admitted to NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Community United Methodist Church Please check our website or call for additional information probate. The will and any codicils are STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Email prayer requests to: [email protected] available for examination in the file kept FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN Pastor Wayne B. Walters by the court. THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m., Sunday School, Childcare The Petition requests authority to admin- A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Weekly Children and Youth Programs for all ages ister the estate under the Independent STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR The Reverend Bruce A. Freeman, Rector Administration of Estates Act. (This au- TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- www.palisadesmethodist.org thority will allow the personal representa- ment does not of itself authorize the use ment does not of itself authorize the use The Reverend Christine Purcell, Associate Rector Preschool — Enroll now: 310-454-4600 tive to take many actions without obtain- in this state of a fictitious business name in this state of a fictitious business name Sunday Services: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, ing court approval. Before taking certain in violation of the rights of another under in violation of the rights of another under 801 Via de la Paz • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-5529 very important actions, however, the per- federal, state or common law (see Sec- federal, state or common law (see Sec- 10:15 am Choral Eucharist sonal representative will be required to tion 14400 et seq, Business and tion 14400 et seq, Business and and Children’s Education give notice to interested persons unless Professions Code). Professions Code). Corpus Christi Catholic Church Nursery/Toddler Care available they have waived notice or consented to July 30, August 6, August 13, and July 30, August 6, August 13, and Rev. Msgr. Liam Kidney, Pastor the proposed action.) The independent August 20, 2020 August 20, 2020 Weekday worship: Wednesdays, 10:00 am administration authority will be granted Reverend Larry Neumeier, Associate Pastor unless an interested person files an ob- 1031 Bienveneda * Pacific Palisades * 310-454-1358 MASSES jection to the petition and shows good www.stmatthews.com cause why the court should not grant the Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. authority. GOT MOLD? NOT SURE? A hearing on the petition will be held in Call LAʼs leading mold inspection and consulting company. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass) this court on 12/09/2020 at 8:30am in Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. SYNAGOGUES Dept. 9. 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